Eric J. Kaiser has been named Americas Business Director for Arkema Coating Resins, a business unit of Arkema Inc. The announcement was made by Richard D. Jenkins, Global Group President for Arkema Coating Resins, and is effective immediately.

As Business Director, Kaiser will be responsible for Arkema Coating Resins’ sales and marketing activities in the Americas. Kaiser has previously held positions in sales and marketing with Union Carbide Corporation and The Dow Chemical Company. Arkema Coating Resins is a global producer of resin products and additives for the coatings industry.